Banked but Unprepared: Closing the Gap Between Access, Impact and Outcomes

Students are already participating in the financial system—but many aren’t prepared to navigate it.

New findings from Everfi’s 2026 State of Teen Financial Literacy report reveal a growing gap between financial access and financial preparedness. While most students have or plan to have bank accounts, a startling number lack confidence in key financial skills such as budgeting, managing credit, and making informed financial decisions. In this on-demand webinar, you’ll hear from experts in research, education, and community partnerships as they examine the latest data on teen financial literacy.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

• What responses from over 160,000 students reveal about financial confidence and preparedness
• Where students are least and most ready to manage their financial futures
• Why financial education mandates alone aren’t enough to close knowledge gaps
• How schools and financial institutions can work together to improve outcomes

Speakers Include:

• Dan Zapp, Senior Director of Research, Everfi
• Darren Scott, Senior Implementation Specialist, Everfi, and former Chicago Public Schools teacher
• Matthew Konsa, National Grants and Partnerships Lead, MassMutual Foundation

Watch this on-demand webinar to learn where students are struggling most, and how financial institutions are helping close the gap through financial education.